Global Scans · Humans · Weekly Summary

• [New] Morgan Stanley's aggressive projection estimates 250,000 industrial humanoids by 2030 - a tiny fraction of 8+ million U.S. manufacturing workers. Acticsledge
• [New] China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security predicted a shortage of 30 million workers in industries including automotive manufacturing by 2025. Acticsledge
• [New] Emerging technologies like humanoid robotics are on the horizon, with the potential to profoundly reshape global labor markets and create trillions in value. FinancialContent
• [New] Humanoids could outnumber humans by 2040, because of their versatility in both business and household settings. Nasdaq
• [New] Millions of humanoid robots could be integrated into workplaces and homes by 2035, with Morgan Stanley estimating their numbers may approach 1 billion by 2050 - around one for every 10 humans. Yeni Safak
• [New] Humanoid robots once confined to science fiction are moving closer to everyday life, with advocates hailing them as a solution to worker shortages and critics warning of security, privacy and ethical risks. Yeni Safak
• [New] Artificial intelligence could displace nearly 100 million U.S. jobs within the next ten years, prompting Democrats to call for a robot tax on companies that replace human workers with machines. Insights
• [New] Artificial intelligence could displace nearly 100 million U.S. jobs within the next decade, spurring Democrats to push for a robot tax on companies that replace human workers with tech. Fox Business
• [New] Humans will not be needed for most things, such as manufacturing products, delivering packages, or growing food over the next decade due to AI. Senator Bernie Sanders
• [New] Humanoid robots will get wheels instead of feet ... with nothing that any longer really resembles human legs. Los Angeles Times
• [New] If successful, KAPEX could become Korea's flagship entry in the global humanoid race, reshaping the competitive landscape. roboticsnewsai.com
• [New] In November 2025, South Korea will officially enter the global humanoid race. roboticsnewsai.com
• [New] Meta has been hiring top robotics researchers, offering packages worth hundreds of millions, while Musk has predicted 10 billion humanoid robots on Earth by 2040. roboticsnewsai.com
• [New] The race to build human-like robots has attracted billions in investment, with companies like Tesla and Figure promising machines that will walk, work, and live alongside us. roboticsnewsai.com
• [New] More computing and bigger models will lead to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - AI smarter than humans. Economic Times
• [New] AI will surpass the intelligence of the smartest human by 2026. Fortune
• [New] By 2025, an astonishing 95% of customer interactions are expected to be powered by AI, marking a shift from human-led to AI-assisted support models. Apollo Technical LLC
• [New] Understanding what drives customer loyalty in 2026 means balancing key contradictions: personalization with privacy, speed with human touch, and value with quality. Qualtrics
• [New] States are stepping in as well: Colorado's AI Act, the first comprehensive AI law in the U.S. - though now, not the only domestic AI regulation - will require transparency, accountability, and human oversight for high-risk AI systems starting in 2026. JD Supra
• AI will surpass human intelligence in the very near future. Yahoo Tech
• Testing faster in humans is a recipe for Western and Asia biotechs to de-risk their own compounds, working with China partners. BioCentury
• Starship is the centerpiece of Musk's vision of sending the first humans to Mars, with plans for the first uncrewed Starship to head to the Red Planet as early as 2026. Yahoo News
• South Sudan is committed to advancing human health and well-being through research funding, which could help identify vulnerable groups and formulate strategies to address mental health challenges. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 12 October 2025